unhappily
word
Definition
In a way that shows sadness or lack of happiness; used to describe actions or feelings done with sorrow.
Usage & Nuances
"Unhappily" is an adverb, often used with verbs of feeling, speaking, or living ("she sighed unhappily"). It describes actions done with sadness, not just bad situations. Less common than "sadly" but more direct about lacking happiness.
Spanish: infelizmente - con tristezaPortuguese (BR): infelizmente - tristementePortuguese (PT): infelizmente - tristementeChinese (Simplified): 不快乐地 - 不幸地Chinese (Traditional): 不快樂地 - 不幸地Hindi: दुखी होकर - अफ़सोस के साथArabic: بحزن - مع الأسف
Example Sentences
She looked unhappily out the window.
basic
He sighed unhappily when he heard the news.
basic
The dog waited unhappily by the door.
basic
They lived unhappily together for years before separating.
natural
She smiled, but it was unhappily forced.
natural
Unhappily, our team lost the game last night.
natural